Crocodile Fish
Cymbacephalus beauforti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flathead so well camouflaged it almost disappears, the crocodile fish lies motionless on sand and rubble of sheltered reefs, eyes fringed with lacy flaps to break up its outline. It waits in ambush in shallow water, sometimes among mangroves, down to about twelve metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Platycephalidae › Cymbacephalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280462.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crocodile Fish live?
- The Crocodile Fish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Crocodile Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Crocodile Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crocodile Fish get?
- The Crocodile Fish grows to about 50 cm.